Purpose: To develop proper footwork for softball catchers in order to ensure a quick release and an accurate throw.

Procedure: The catcher begins in a ready position, and a receiver is at the designated base. Start with throws to first base, then second, and finally third. The coach is in the batter's box and drops balls out in front of the plate to simulate bunts. The catcher identifies where the ball has been bunted and begins to surround the ball. She should not run directly at the ball but instead she surrounds the ball in the direction of the base on which the play will be made so that she fields it at her back foot. The back foot is perpendicular to the target. For example, if the ball is bunted toward the first base side and the throw is going to first, the catcher comes out and begins to turn her back to third and position herself so the ball is at her back foot and both her feet are pointing toward the first base foul line. Once the body is in position, the catcher fields the bunt with both hands and makes the throw. She can use the back of her glove to stop the spin and scoop the ball. Each catcher fields 10 bunts in various areas.

Purpose: A drill for softball catchers which simulates game conditions while fielding bunts down the first and third baselines.

Procedure: The catcher assumes her position behind the plate with full gear. A helper is at first base and a helper is behind the catcher with softballs (where the umpire would stand). The helper rolls a ball out for the catcher to field and throw to first or third.